Kitchen Leader

Pret · Villiers Street · £14.10 We're Pret, a global food and coffee retailer with a strong presence in 20+ countries. As a Kitchen Leader at Pret, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the consistent preparation of high-quality food while leading and inspiring your team. Job Overview As a Kitchen Leader, you'll be responsible for: Leading and inspiring your team to deliver excellent results Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment Managing stock counts and completing administrative tasks accurately Working closely with Managers to oversee shift performance and resolve issues quickly Requirements Be kind, honest, and generous, bringing warmth and authenticity to work every day Share our passion for exceptional customer service Spread joy every day through small acts of kindness Lead with purpose, driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy Benefits Base pay rate: £14.10 Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete Extra £5 per hour for shifts started between 3-5am 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if part-time) Pension scheme Healthcare cash plan Free food and drink while working Club Pret Membership for 50% off food and 5 free Barista-made drinks a day Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Regular rewards and recognition Access to marketplace discounts Comfy free shoes to wear on shift